Scenic Rim Regional Council
Ripley
Ripley at a glance
Population
4,288
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Ripley.
Ripley (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Ripley has roughly 4,288 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ripley's population at 4,288, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,288
Median age
29
Family households
74%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
4,288
Median age: 29
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ripley.
Local schools for Ripley
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Government School Catchment
Ripley Central State School
Raceview State School
Deebing Heights State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ripley.
- What is the Ripley postcode?
- Ripley is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ripley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Ripley?
- There are 20 schools serving Ripley on this page, including Ripley Central State School, Raceview State School, Bethany Lutheran Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Ripley?
- Ripley is close to Flinders View, Deebing Heights, Swanbank, Raymonds Hill, Raceview.
- What is the population of Ripley?
- Ripley has approximately 4,288 residents. The median age is 29.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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